What to do in Barichara Santander? 5 must-see activities in 2022

Did you know that Barichara is known for being the most beautiful town in Colombia? Well, its cobbled streets and the colonial architecture of this place is unique in the world, and here we tell you what to do in Barichara to make your vacations spectacular.

We want to invite you to discover and enjoy a unique and special experience in the Santander region. For this we will mention 5 main activities in Barichara that you must do to make your vacation a unique experience.

The first thing you should know is that Barichara is located 3 hours and a half from the city of Bucaramanga, and 6 hours and 45 minutes from the city of Bogotá by land.

If you plan to take a trip to rest and enjoy different activities in Barichara, we recommend you take into account 5 activities that will make your trip a special adventure.

Church of Barichara

The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception has a magical history. They say that this architectural work was carried out because of a miracle in which the Virgin Mary appeared carved on a stone to a peasant, for this reason this magnificent cathedral was created, which, in addition to being an emblematic place, is a special place. to celebrate events and commemorate special dates for Catholics.

In addition to the main church, Barichara has another group of chapels and churches that have a unique beauty due to their architecture:

Hermitage of Our Lady of the stone

chapel of jesus

Saint Anthony Chapel

St. Barbara's Chapel

The Camino Real from Barichara to Guane

If you are thinking of doing a quiet activity in which you can be close to nature and breathe fresh air, we recommend doing this walk from Barichara to Guane along the Camino Real.

This journey from one town to the other is 5.5 kilometers which can take 2 hours and 15 minutes at a moderate pace. Therefore, we recommend doing this activity in the morning, bringing liquid and sun protection, because on the way you will be in contact with nature and the pleasure of seeing natural landscapes.

This road has a unique history, as it is said that the Guanese indigenous people performed this route daily to carry out trading activities between different regions such as Socorro, Barichara, Guane and Zapatoca.

In 1986, the German engineer Geo Von Lengerque dedicated himself to the construction of the Camino Real with huge pieces of land to improve communication between the regions and facilitate the passage of horses and mules.

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Moncora Biopark

This park is located next to the Cañón del Suárez. In addition to being a perfect place for hiking, it is a nature reserve that seeks the protection and recovery of the ecosystem.

The park has different paths for hiking and viewing a variety of species of birds, animals and lakes. If you are looking for the ideal place to take pictures and get out of the routine, you should visit Moncora Park.

Salto del Mico viewpoint

This place is one of the most important viewpoints in Colombia, since from there you will be able to observe the magnitude and grandeur of the Suarez River Canyon and the Zapatoca and Galán towns.

If you are a lover of photos, we recommend this site as you will be able to enjoy magical sunsets, in addition to getting unique photographs thanks to this type of activity in Barichara.

For this activity we recommend that you wear comfortable clothing, recharge your energy, bring hydration, sun protection and enjoy this adventure that will take from 45 minutes to an hour.

Big ass ants: a touch of Santanderean gastronomy

Finally, you cannot forget to try the gastronomy in Santander, it is very special and has a unique variety of flavors. But we cannot leave out a traditional dish of the region, the culonas ants.

The culonas ants have a characteristic and unique flavor. This dish, in addition to being eccentric, has several benefits such as the low level of saturated fat and a high source of protein. Perfect excuse for you to try this gastronomic delight.

If you want to do these activities and visit Barichara, we invite you to know and reserve your lodging at La Nube Posada, a hotel that offers comfort, convenience and the perfect location within the town.